This delicious and hearty Instant Pot Bolognese cooks up in under an hour and has the complex flavors of a bolognese that has been simmering all day! Say hello to your favorite new meat sauce! As a bonus, learn the restaurant secret that makes all restaurant bolognese so velvety!
Bolognese has always been thought of as a lengthy process. One that involves obnoxious splatters of tomato sauce and careful calibration of the heat to ensure it is perfectly simmering and not boiling over ... Read More about How to Make Instant Pot Bolognese

A perfect take on the popular Panera Lemon Chicken Orzo soup! A healthy and fresh soup bursting with bright lemony flavors and tender orzo pasta!
I can have soup always and forever. Love the stuff. From an ailing heart, a cruddy day at the office or when Chiberia refuses to let the warm weather come in...
It's only January and already I am aching for the spring weather to roll on in. I find myself wondering in the midst of all this depressing cold if the actual spring will ever ... Read More about Panera Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

These creamy and fluffy Russian cheesecake pancakes are the perfect start to any morning! Full of probiotics and good for you fats, these babies are the ultimate low carb treat for any child, parent or any picky eater!
These cheesecake pancakes...they are nothing to feel bad about. They have saved me many a morning when I had nothing to feed the fam...these babies came to the rescue.
When my first was born, I frequently enticed her with a similar version to these cheesecake pancakes ... Read More about Low Carb Russian Cheesecake Pancakes (Syrniki)

This recipe for elderberry syrup calls for the magic of the Instant Pot. In just a few short minutes and some yummy ingredients you will have a super tasty immune boosting mixture that is perfect for these awful flu filled months!
When I first had my munchkin 5 years ago, I promised myself to be the ideal mother, constantly on the search for life changing immune boosting tricks. I was initially reluctant to listen to my mother in law's tales from the old country about all the natural ... Read More about How to Make Elderberry Syrup in the Instant Pot

Panera's butternut squash soup is a fall favorite that is loaded with flavor and cream. My vegan butternut squash soup is the healthy alternative!!! Full of warm spices and a creamy spicy coconut cream, this soup is irresistible and guilt free!
Have you ever had one of those insane days where you run around all day and then somewhere around 6pm the hunger pains in your stomach start to creep up on you and you realize you have not eaten all day.
I never thought I could be one of those ... Read More about Panera Copycat Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

A zapekanka is a super easy cheesecake that comes from Russian roots. Speckled with dry fruits, plenty of good vanilla and some orange zest, this will be your new go to dessert when you want plenty of flavor without much effort! Best of all I even include an Instant Pot option!
I am not much of a baker...this has been discussed before. However, every once in awhile I can get my baking sh*t together and rock it out!
This zapekanka is extremely near and dear to my heart. But before we ... Read More about Zapekanka…Russian Easy Cheesecake (Творожная Запеканка)

These ricotta meatballs are tender, light and incredibly delicious and are what meatball dreams are made of! They take no time to prepare but are fancy enough for a Saturday night dinner! Say hello to your new favorite meatball recipe.
These meatballs are the kind of food that make all the other food served at a dinner table jealous. My ricotta meatballs are tender and fall apart as soon as they hit your mouth.
As a chef, I am constantly searching for new recipes or my personal ... Read More about Ricotta Meatballs

This Instant Pot Pho is a game changer! Full of authentic flavors but with half the fat and a fraction of the time it takes a classic pho to cook! Learn the secret techniques and flavors behind an authentic pho. Say hello to your new favorite chicken soup!
For years, the hubs and I have searched out local Vietnamese and Thai dive bars (or hole in the walls like we like to call them), in an attempt to find the best pho. Hubby and I love all sorts of soup, particularly the spicy noodle ... Read More about How to Make Instant Pot Pho (Chicken Version)

This ridiculously tender Instant Pot Pot Roast is made with only 3 ingredients but is loaded with flavor! Tender meat is surrounded by a luxurious sauce! Perfect for a Sunday dinner but easy and fast enough for Monday nights!
On occasion a dish surprises me. This Instant Pot Pot Roast did just that.
Naturally, as so many of my recipes lately, this recipe was created out of necessity and a very sad looking fridge.
A few weeks ago, due to a sick munchkin and a sick mommy, I was ... Read More about 3 Ingredient Instant Pot Pot Roast

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Hi! I’m Mila, the Girl and the Kitchen. And I know good food! Having worked in many incredible restaurant kitchens as a chef, I know what it takes to make delicious food with simple ingredients and bright flavors! I believe that anyone can make great tasting food by knowing a few of the tips of the trade. Read along with me as I teach you how to prepare incredibly tasty and wholesome meals made with simple ingredients that are loaded with flavor in no time at all!

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